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SF Revu on Demons of

SF Revu on Demons of

Chitrakut: Book 3 of The Ramayana:
“Banker allows his

characters to rise to the challenge. Instead of having the plot

drive them, he gives them the space to grow and to tell the story

themselves. He understands that retelling a tale means that the

author has a responsibility to add in his own voice, not just

rigidly stick to the story and merely save the reader time in

seeking out the original sources. More importantly, this series does

something else. Too many writers have taken the standard inkling

mould and have denied fantasy its raison d’etre as a literature of

the imagination. Banker has begun restoring this body of literature

with the Ramayana. This is a series that needs to be read. It offers

heroism, romance and action on an epic scale. Banker has maintained

the pace for the reader and has visibly grown in confidence through

the books. At this stage, Banker seems to be holding his nerve and

one hopes that he will retain the renewed sense of wonder at

fantasy.”

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